Salem Chapel BME Church Harriet Tubman NHS - Historic Places Days

Salem Chapel BME Church Harriet Tubman NHS

St. Catharines, Ontario
Type
Places of Faith
Address
92 Geneva Street, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
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Hours
By appointment only
Phone
905-682-0993

The Salem Chapel, British Methodist Episcopal Church Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad NHS is a place of faith, cultural heritage centre and museum. Built by African American freedom seekers in 1855 this former African Methodist Episcopal Church is where Harriet Tubman, the famous Underground Railroad conductor known as Moses worshiped when she was a resident of St. Catharines. The church recognizes the achievements of the early Black community, maintains historic artifacts and photographs and highlights the heroic, freedom fighter, Harriet Tubman.

Notes from "Emancipation Day – Ontario Black History mini-tour"

British Methodist Episcopal Church, Salem Chapel, was built in 1820 by African-American freedom seekers.  When escaped-slave-turned-abolitionist Harriet Tubman arrived in St Catharines in 1851 it became her church. Over the course of 19 trips back to Maryland via the network of abolitionists and safe houses known as the Underground Railroad, Tubman conducted around 300 people to freedom in Canada.  It was designated a National Historic Site in 2000.

Amenities

  • Family-Friendly
  • Guided Tour
  • National Historic Site
  • Parking
  • Washrooms

Location

92 Geneva Street, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
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